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Asheville Protests Against Border Patrol as DHS Says Not Ending Soon
After Charlotte raids that led to at least 81 arrests, Asheville residents protested amid fears Border Patrol could target the city. Local authorities say they were not notified and limit…
New Orleans Prepares for Swamp Sweep as 250 Agents Arrive
Approximately 250 agents will stage in New Orleans for Swamp Sweep, aiming to arrest about 5,000 people across…
CBSA and Calgary Police Seek Jagdeep Singh After Hospital Escape
Jagdeep Singh, an immigration detainee under suspected organized-crime investigation, escaped Rockyview Hospital in Calgary on November 19, 2025.…
Texas Universities Verify Lawful Presence for In-State Tuition (USCIS)
A June 2025 ruling voided access to in-state tuition for noncitizens lacking lawful presence. New Fall 2025 rules…
Georgia Ranked Sixth in Unauthorized Immigrant Population in the U.S.
Georgia now ranks sixth nationally for unauthorized immigrants as the U.S. total reached about 14 million in 2023.…
India Resumes Tourist Visa to Chinese Citizens After Five-Year Freeze
India ended a five-year freeze on tourist visas for Chinese citizens starting July 2025, widened global processing by…
Charlotte Retailers Pinched as Immigration Crackdown Slows Workers
A November 2025 enforcement sweep, Operation Charlotte’s Web, led to 250+ arrests and major economic fallout for roughly…
Lawsuit Challenges USCIS Voter Registration Ban at Citizenship Oaths
A coalition sued USCIS for banning nonpartisan voter-registration drives at oath ceremonies, claiming constitutional and APA violations. The…
Earned Settlement in the UK: A Contribution-Based Path to Residency
The UK proposes an "Earned Settlement" system extending many ILR routes to 10 years, adding a £12,570 income…
Miami International Deploys CBP Enhanced Passenger Processing with SITA
MIA installed 12 mobile SITA Smart Path biometric pods at passport control, matching faces to CBP records in…